2007 Volvo S60 vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Volvo S60 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo S60 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic. 2007 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2013 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2013 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Volvo S60 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Volvo | Honda |
Model | S60 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4556 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |